Nick Tilsey is played by Ben Price on Coronation Street and has become one of the show’s most popular characters over the years
Coronation Street Nick Tilsey has found himself in the middle of a very uncomfortable love triangle between girlfriend, Leanne Battersby, and her sister, Toyah.
Leanne’s connection with The Institute is pushing her on screen lover away, and when Toyah opened up to Nick about her stillborn baby, the pair bonded and shared a passionate kiss. The iconic Corrie role is played by Ben Price, who has been a staple on the cobbles since 2009 and involved in some of the most explosive storylines. Away from work, Ben lives a much more settled life and is married to fellow actor, Alexandra Wheeler. The two of them first crossed paths when they were both working on the play, On The Razzle and have since welcomed two children. Ben has always prioritised his family over his career and took some time off the cobbles back in 2017.
Ben has been involved in some controversial storylines
The actor was emotional on an episode of This Morning as he said: “I’m going to leave for my family. It’s been amazing, I’ve loved the show. Amazing people, I’ve had extraordinary storylines and it could not have been any better. I live 200 miles away. I see my wife and children on a Saturday and I go back on a Sunday. It took me quite a while to think about. It’s a big decision, but, in the end, it’s my family and I miss them.”
Ben’s family are based in Bath whereas he would have to travel to Salford for work each week. While he took time off from Corrie, he spent his time away being a stay at home dad to his children. However, his break didn’t last too long and he was able to make his return to return to the soap the following year after changes were made to his work schedule. At the time he said: “I now have a different way of working. I get a longer weekend – they make sure I can get home on a Friday. They crush my work into busy days rather than it elongating over time. And they are aware that I have to find that balance now. It’s a really different working week and I couldn’t be happier to be back.”
When he was living in Manchester, Ben shared a place with Colson Smith who plays Craig Tinkler in Corrie. Colson said in 2022: “It’s emotional for me, it’s an end of an era. Me and Ben after three years and seven months of living with each other, it’s come to an end. The dream is over. I lived with you Jack for a year, and then Ben for three and a bit years. I’ve literally had my university with you. Ben has gone into his new swanky flat, and I’m currently homeless, awaiting to move into my bachelor pad. My own house that I own, it’s like a box tick moment.”
